RN Clinician, Brown Cancer Center Downtown, Medical Oncology, 730a-4p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology RN Clinician is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients throughout all phases of oncology treatment. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the clinician provides patient-centered care using oncology knowledge, critical thinking, professional judgment, technical competence, and effective communication. The role supports Medical Oncology clinics by coordinating consultations, tests, treatments, education, and follow-up to promote safe, high-quality, continuous care for patients and families. The clinician oversees clinic operations and patient flow, assesses and documents patient status, recognizes treatment complications, coordinates resources, and supports clinical trial procedures. The position also involves delegation to unlicensed personnel, quality and safety initiatives, accreditation preparation, ongoing professional development, and adherence to organizational policies, confidentiality, safety standards, and core values. The listed schedule is first shift, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., at Brown Cancer Center, 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, Kentucky.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or approved school of nursing.
Current unrestricted Kentucky nursing license.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider card.
Must enroll in or obtain a BSN within two years of hire; a BSN is preferred.
Must obtain ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN) within one year of eligibility.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to develop partnerships across the hospital.
Initiative and ability to gather and analyze information and develop alternative resources or directions.
Ability to organize complex tasks systematically, consider others’ input, and maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner and helping develop solutions.
Flexibility and ability to make appropriate adjustments and improvements.
Ability to delegate appropriately to unlicensed personnel and follow up on care.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including responding to inquiries or complaints and seeking appropriate assistance from leadership.
Ability to assess patients, collect information, and draw conclusions to guide treatment, as well as interpret instructions and deliver results.
Ability to learn relevant systems and databases as needed.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate professional conduct, integrity, service orientation, and respect for diversity.

Nice To Haves

Three years of oncology patient care experience.
BSN upon hire.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN) upon hire.
Previous electronic medical record experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinic operations to ensure patients are seen promptly and are appropriately scheduled or rescheduled for follow-up, treatments, and procedures.
Coordinate Medical Oncology clinic visits and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Provide comprehensive patient and family education, including chemotherapy and side effects, and connect patients with support services and community resources.
Ensure laboratory work and other tests are ordered, completed, and reviewed appropriately and promptly.
Assess patients, including updating medical histories, reconciling medications, and performing focused system assessments; document findings appropriately.
Recognize changes in patient status, including signs and symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects, and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate provider.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, education, medications, patient responses, pain assessments, critical laboratory results, and other care.
Follow policies and procedures for clinic medication use and administration, and maintain knowledge of medications and their side effects.
Communicate with resources such as pharmacy and social work regarding medication, test, or hospitalization preauthorization and lack of patient coverage.
Follow up with patients, families, physicians, triage, APRNs, and other staff after clinic and treatment appointments, including follow-up on missed or cancelled appointments.
Collaborate with the Clinical Trials department to ensure compliance with clinical trial requirements and procedures.
Initiate appropriate consent forms and follow required policies and procedures for treatments, procedures, and clinical trials.
Function independently within established standards and policies, applying critical thinking to patient care.
Supervise and appropriately delegate to unlicensed personnel, with follow-up to ensure care is provided.
Participate in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement initiatives; represent the Cancer Center on committees and help prepare for accreditation surveys.
Monitor patient goals and progress to evaluate outcomes.
Maintain annual competencies and pursue ongoing professional growth, including oncology certification, chemotherapy provider credentials, continuing education, and sharing information with peers.
Participate in community activities and Cancer Center projects and initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality, follow safety standards, demonstrate professionalism and customer service, and collaborate with team members.
Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet facility, department, and patient needs.